We are hoping to start a “Friends of Billingsley” group and as a first step, Bonnie & Mike Garvey at 7 Bynd Lane have offered to host an informal meeting on Tuesday 5th March from 7.30pm with cheese & wine. If you would like to come along please contact Revd David Poyner (01562 68638) or Bonnie & Mike (01746 552567)
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Guided Walk – 3rd March
Walking along Bind Lane and the Jack Mytton Way to explore the history and archaeology of New England and Bind Brook, with tales of vanished communities, a scandalous politician, mines and railways and medieval monks. Meet outside the Cape of Good Hope for a 2.00pm start. The walk involves some short steep hills where care is needed and is likely to be muddy; boots or wellingtons are strongly advised. (By parking a car at the turn to Rays Farm on the Main Road to Cleobury it is possible to avoid the more challenging sections). No charge, but donations to the church welcome!
Guided Walk – 27th January
“Miners, ironworkers and farmers in Billingsley and Chorley”
A guided walk, 2-4.00pm, Sunday 27th January
We will use footpaths to explore the history and archaeology of the woodland between Billingsley and Chorley, visiting forgotten communities, a medieval iron works, early farms and mines of all ages. Meet outside the Cape of Good Hope for a 2.00pm start. The walk involves some short steep hills and is likely to be (very!) muddy; boots or wellingtons are strongly advised.
Contact details: David Poyner, assistant curate, Severn Valley Benefice. Tel. 01562 68638
Carol Service – Sunday 16th December at 6pm
Do come and join us for our Christmas Carol Service and an opportunity to sing some much loved carols. The service will be followed by some festive refreshments and time to chat so do come and join us.
Act of Remembrance – Sunday 11th November at 10.45am
There will be a simple Act of Remembrance on the grass between the main road and Lincoln Fields to remember all those who have given their lives in the service of this country since 1914.
It will begin at 10.45am, with readings, music and prayers, ending just after the two minute silence at 11.00am.
“Evenings at Billingsley” – October 14th
At our 6pm evening service this month we will be looking towards the 100th anniversary of the ending of the First World War. The focus will commemorate the life of Harold Gibbs, the only Billingsley man to be killed in the war.
After the service there will be refreshments and a time to chat.
Please do come and join us.
Benefice Family Communion – 10am Sunday 30th September
All four churches in the Benefice are joining together for a family Holy Communion Service in the church this Sunday.
We also celebrate and give thanks for the 40 years the Reverend Mike Harris has served in ministry since his ordination on 1st October 1978.
Please do come and join us.
Tea, Cake and Chat – Sunday 23rd September, 2-4pm
Please pop into church at any time this afternoon, between 2pm and 4pm, to enjoy a cup of tea, a slice of cake and a chat.
There will be a display of photos about farming in and around Billingsley.
All welcome and no charge, though any donations are gratefully received!
Harvest Festival – Sunday 9th September at 6.00pm
Come and join us for a traditional celebration of harvest from the farm and the garden. Followed by time for refreshments and a chat.
Donations of tinned and fresh produce are very welcome and will be donate to the Bridgnorth Food Bank.
Mining in Billingsley – an illustrated talk
Saturday 18 August – 7.30pm.
Do come and join us in the church for a social evening.
David Poyner will tell the story of mining in Billingsley, from the Middle Ages to the 20th century; followed by refreshments.
All welcome.